A mother of three, Margret Fianko works with her husband on
their seven-acre cocoa farm, part of the Kuapa Kokoo cooperative that co-owns
Divine Chocolate. Due to illiteracy, Margret hasn’t always understood the
business of farming, making it difficult for her to participate in the farm’s
financial decisions. Kuapa Kokoo funds literacy and math programs for its women
farmers, providing the skills they need to more effectively run their farms. Margret is
now able to read, and records income and expenses for her business. “The best thing about being a member of Kuapa Kokoo is
the assistance they provide to women.", said Margret. " Through Kuapa, I’m learning to read, and
it’s my goal to one day be elected as the cocoa buyer for the entire
cooperative.”
Vennmedia has a great opportunity to support artisans living
in poverty, while also fundraising for its cause. We're hosting a SERRV &
Earn Sale featuring beautiful handmade gifts from around the
world. Just visit fundraiser page to shop hundreds of fair trade
handcrafts. SERRV International, a nonprofit working with global artisans, will
donate 20% of purchases to Vennmedia.
Thanks for helping us provide better lives to those who
need it.
About Vennmedia: ANME
Vennmedia: ANME is an organization that supports the
mission and programs of economic, educational and community development through
career training, continuing education, internships, youth programs, fundraising
initiatives, and community outreach efforts, helping raise the community
resources it needs to make a difference for the most vulnerable members of our
communities.
About SERRV International
SERRV
International is a fair trade nonprofit working with global artisans and
farmers in marginalized communities since 1949. Their purchase of over one
thousand handcrafted home décor, fashion, and food items, sold nationwide,
allow producers to fund artisan employment,
community building, healthcare, and education
initiatives. The company’s values and their close connection to citizens of 25
countries allows for unique insight into the challenges, suffering and economic
potential of people on a global scale. Learn more at serrv.org.
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